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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-08-10
Special Attention Given to Furnace Work.

Duncan Il. Cameron, NJ. ID. Q. M
Graduate McGill University, Montreal, late house
surgeon Montreal General Hospital. Diseases o.
eyes and ears a speciality Office with DR.. Wilkin
son, Second street, 1856
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-08-10

YES" said Mr.. Mally. sadly, 81
lost my case-lost il by the injudiciou:
language of my lawyer, Mr.. Lally."
"Why, how was that, Mr.. Mally p
"Why, when my lawyer was closing
his argument, he thought to mako a
good point by saying, Let justice be
done, though the heavens fall"
IL shouldn't think that would have
injured your case"
ut did, for the lawyer on the other
side in closing said: Fiat justitis
ruat caelum.' That settled the jury
and had to pa damages. Boston
Courier.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-08-10
WIT AND HUMOR.

A credit-table affair. The dinner
that isn't paid for.-Merchant Trav-
eler.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-08-10

"What barbarous pastime base
ball must be-" remarked a Mortified
old lady who was reading a newspaper
account of the contest between the
Chicagos and Detroits. "This paper
says Williamson died on second base,
and yet | see they went Oh and finish
ed the game, just as if nothing had
happened. Chicago Tribune.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-08-10

Business Cards. one year, one dollar per line.
Local notices, among local reading matter. tan
ents per lina for each insertion.
business notices. Ave cents per limo each insertion
Births, Marriages and Deaths free.
Obituaries Resolutions, Cards Of Thanks, etc.,
st advcrtisips rates.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-08-10

Marshall p. Wilder, who is not on
ly recognized in London for his keen
business capacity, from his witty say
ings is known as the little American
humorist, was in the lobby of the
House of Commons recently when a
certain Irish member flew out full of
excitement at the government defeat.
why am l like him ?" asked Mar
shall. Because he's n wild NJ. p.
and am Nj. p. Wilder"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-08-10

Don't you know that it is solid
fact" remarked u. L. Weaver, Ser
geant-at-Arms of the Senate, rs he
passed through Richmond day or
two ago, on his way to Giles county,
having spent week at the sea-shore,
that this ocean swimming business,
like they have at Old Point, Virginia
Beach and Ocean View, would not be
countenanced in my county. You
may all laugh at me-" the jovial ser.
geant continued. but ocean SWIM
ming in my county would never he
permitted"
"Why noti" was asked.
Because there is not an ocean with.
In 300 miles of Giles court house"
came the answer in Sergeant Weaver
characteristic way.--Richmond State,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-08-10

Barber (expatiating on matters and
things in general)-"Col. Jaggers is a
gentleman, and if he is not in the leg
islature next year, it'll be because he
doesn't want to Co."
Victim (languidly)-"I have heard
McReilly mentioned"
Barber (contemptuously)- Pooh
McReilly! Beg pardon, sir, but he's
absolutely no good"
Victim with interest) - Hasn't
been doing anything wrong, has he p
Barber with cutting scorn)-"He
shaves himself, SIR" = Philadelphia
Call.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-08-10

1t was midnight, and an impassion-
ed lover in an uptown drawing room
kneeled at the feet of his hearts
choice, and exclaimed: "Gertie,
will do anything in this world to make
you happy" "Do you mean it,
George ~ II do, do, darling. y
"Then for heavens sake go home and
let me go to bed. New Orleans Pic
ayune.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-08-10
Prof. S. M. White,

Organist and director OF Music at Trinity Church,
in this city Will receive pupils for instructions in
vocal aud instrumental music. For terms, etc, ap-
ply at music parors at residence on State street.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-08-10
JAMES EAKIN,S. M ID.

Physician, Surgeon and Accoucheur, Graduate Of
Toronto University College. Toronto. Ontario.
Residence-Hopper House, first door west OF
NJ. Il. church, Chisholm street, Alpena.
Office at Bostwick's drug store. 772-m6.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-11-05
rELEGRAPnIc SUMMARY.

The fruit preservers OF New York
Philadelphia, Chicago, ST. Louis ana Ia
dianapolis held a meeting az Indianapolis
10 discuss prices, which will, no doubt,
be advanced. as il is said the supply OF
fruit this season was short and OF an IN
ferior quality.
DR.. Porter reports 10 the Marine Hos
piial Bureau from Tampa, Fla, that there
we're - cases Of yellow fever aud .
deaths during the past week. Tue total
number OF cases 10 date is 80. he
epidemic is reported to be subsidng
Tommy Warren aud Patsy OLearS
had night Thursday evening IN hack II
II Paul. As result they have signeC
articles to fight to finish on January .
1855. London prize-ring rules, with smal
gloyes and Tor 81 600. Each put up 500
for forfeit
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-11-05

But two days more remain for the
Democrats to rally and work, and they
must DO both 10 achieve "a telling victory
on Tuesday next Tonight the Demo.
cratic clubs of Clay Wari will have one
Of the greatest rallies az The Old Pine.
street church ever witnessed I'm the West
End. and number Of distinguished
speakers viii deliver addresses. Among
Others Hon John " Daniel is expected
10 be present
Mon1ay night the final and one of the
biggest rallies of the campaign will take
place al the Old Market Hail. under the
auspices of the Old Dominion Club OF
Jefferson ward. Hon William McAdoo
Of New Jersey will be The chief speaker
There will De q big turnout Of the
Democracy from an over the city on both
these occasions and the enthusiasm will
be- aroused to the highest pitch. All The
Democracy of Richmond have got 10 do
is 90 make mp their minds TO win. and
defeat will be impossible.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-11-05
LOCAL NOTES.

The Rev. James W Shields Of Mount
Jackson, Va, will preach at "Old ~.
Johns" on Church Hill, tomorrow, at
II o'clock. The Rector will preach at )
pm. Mr. Shields is the son of our re-
spected fellow townsman of the same.
name and brother of DR.. Charles VI.
Shields. lie is Justly considered bright
and forcible preacher
The November term OF the Hastings
Court will begin Monday. The criminal
docket is a very large one
The Supreme Court of Appeals will
meet in this city either o-day or Monday.
To-day is the regular date for opening
the session, hut as the court scarcely ever
sits on Saturday, the session may be adj
j0urned over until Monday.
There was nothing of interest at II D.
rico Courthouse Yesterday. The court
green was deserted, and the county Off
cials pursuing their routine work The
Board of Supervisors meet TO day.
Al Seventh-street Christian church ser
vices will bc held at II am. In the sun
day-schoOl room. On Wednesday next The
auditorium, now undergoing repairs, will
be opened. at which time the State meet
ing Of Disciples will commence.
The fair at st. Marys school on Mar
shall street between Third ANA Fourth
was largely patronized ST. Mary s
Social Union attended in a body, and the
entertainment was q great success.
Fulton Democratic Club will have a
meeting tonight at Kerse's Hall to make
necessary arrangements for The campaign
Important business is to be transacted,
and 70 is desirable that every member be
present
The funeral of Mrs George W. Lang
horne. took place yesterday afternoon
from IN Broad.street Methodist church.
The services were very solemn and i'm
pressiye. and Captain Cunningham sang
Jesus Lover of My SOUP with great
pathos Appropriate remarks Were made
by the pastor of the church. after which
the choir sang. abide with Me, and the
remains were then taken To their last rest
ing place, beside her beloved husband
The church was well filed with many
friends of the estimable lady.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-11-05
THE 81. LouI> EXPLOSION.
The Theory that II Was the Work Of An
archists Revived.

The Theory that IL Was the Work of An
archists heNiNed.
ST.. LOUIS. November i-Oficers Stone
and Palmer detailed TO watch the ruins OF
The Fourteenth street explosion, while
walking over the debris last night at
lO3O o'clock. uncarthed an iron semi
.phere. which on exminatiOn proved TO be
the remains of dynamite bomb The in
frrnal machine was carried 10 police
headQuarters. and the cause OF the ex-
ID o.ion again reverted to the dynamite
theory. the rank and file of The police
seeing absolute proof OF hend's work
i'm the latest discovery The detectives,
however. were unshakcn in their belief
that the catastrophe was purely ecci-
dental, as they can find no motive for the
deed. and the bomb was found among
the debris that had been carefully over
hauled the day before They are open
in their assertions that the bomb Was
placed there yesterday by some Of the
.ensatiOnli.ts who have been writing
letters 10 the police and newspapers, de
claring that they were given $500 10 "do
the lob" Already half dozen cranks
have sent AS many letters 10 each OF the
ST. Louis papers claiming that they were
the agents of horrible crime. As the
fund for clearing away the wreck had
run out Yesterday morning, there were
no workmen about the ruins all day, and
there was ample Opportunityto leave the
shell The coroner will hold an inquest
Monday
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-11-05

The vanguard of the army of tramps
that every fall pass through this city IN
winter bound for Florida TO return in the
spring. like the sweet birds of passage
that they are, reached the city Thursday
and ensconccd themselves In the com-
Portable quarters which our Police
stations afford. This vanguard con-
sisted of three and they were brought be-
fore Police Justice Richardson, yesterday
who gave them twenty-f0ur hours IN
which 20 shake the dust of this city from
their feet and betake themselves 10 some
other haven OF refuge They left forth
with by railroad, and are now. no doubt
counting ties, unless locked up ia SOME
sister city south of Ms.
Il is estimated that not less than one
thousand tramps pass through this city
every fall ON their way TO the South, d
large majority of whom use the Station
houses AS "a lodging place for the night
and thus figure in the police annals.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-11-05

ginia If Malone and his lieutenants came
into power. You might as well trust the
pheasant 10 the hawk az Virginia to Ma
hone and his Richmond lieutenant. Give
Malone power and he will organize hell
generally in the State" He pointed out
how the bad wicked man Of Petersburg
who is now intriguing 10 throw his spi-
der web around you had wrecked the
Atlantic, Mississippi, and Ohio railroad +;
how the Readjuster party. which had
been committed to his hands. had van
ished, and how, whenever he touched
anything ii turned to dust. and he came
out princelY rich
He spoke OF the Democratic State legis-
lation by which the laborer on railroads
will always be paid first regardless OF
bOndbolders and what not He said that
had he been in Mr. Cleyeands place he
would not have allowed Republican 10
remain in Office, and would not have left
a single rose TO tell where the garden
was. but Mr. Cleveland could only do
what ne could a. he was hampered by a
Republican Senate. But Virginia will
soon have two Democratic Senators in
that Senate. and with Democracy
triumphant, as she will be, another gar
den will grow and blossom as a rose and
peace and happiness viii reign suprem
The meeting closed with cheers for the
two distinguished orators at midnight,
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-11-05
MANCHESTER MATTERS.
New, and note. from over the River.

News and Notes from Over the River
Last night mass meeting was 20
have been held at the corner Of Hull ana
second streets, just at the railroad eros
sing The speakers were TO have al
dressed the audience from stand which
superintendent Maurice was hard AT
work having erected late yesterday af-
ternOOn The speakers announced were
Mr. A c. Atkinson, Mr.. George X
Macon. Mayor John +. Taylor and Mr.
John II Conner OF Richmond Superln-
tendent Maurice presided and introduced
the speakers In addition 10 the above
speakers. Mr.. G. f. Robertson. Demo
cra'ic candidate for the Senate, and Mr.
B. NJ. Robertson Of Manchester, were
announced to be present
To-day at Centreville Goochland
county. there will be grand barbecue at
which Hon. George d. Wise and Mr j
r Tucker will speak. A large crowd
will be present.
Manchester was well represented at the
Pavilion theatre last Thursday night and
again last night.
Yesterday afternoon the condition OF
Mr. Louis r. Kidd was comparatively un-
changed.
Captain Joseph H. Hobson Is IN Pow
hatan county looking after the fences
there. and promises a brilliant report
The two gentleman who have been
making copies Of the registration books
+ for use at the polls on next Tuesday
completed there work last night.
Mayor Taylor yesterdayhad before him
Mr.. Wingfeld Williams and Mr. George
Mann. charged with fighting on Thurs
day night. After hearing the evidence
be discharged the parties.
There were two funerals yesterday
The first was that of DR.. Albert G.. Phi
lips. who was buried from the West-End
Methodist church, Rev. j. Z. DeY Of
ficiating. The funeral exercises occurred
at2pm. DR.. Phillips was in his 9th year
Hterment in Maury cemetery.
The second was the funeral Of Miss
Parkinson, which took place at Fifth
street Methodist church at pm, Rev
George W. Wiley officiating. The re-
mains were inferred in the Maury GENE
terry.
Yesterday evening Captain Lipscomt
arrested number Of colored people who
live on and near the corner Of Everett
and Elyenth streets charged with disor
derly conduct. This corner il seems has
been scene Of conflict both by word-
and action such as rock battles. &c, foI
some time past between negro families
who utterly fail to live in peace an1
harmony together Citizens have made
complaints, and now that Captain Lips
comb as taken charge Of sli the parties
there will no doubt be an and to II. Al
the arrested parties will be before hl
Honor the Mayor this morn ing.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-11-05

Especial 90 the lmes.l
PFrERsBrRG. Va, November i-Dr
Barksdale. superintendent OF the Central
Lunatic Asylum. in bis annual report
saws that the actual capacity of this IN
stItute is 400. This year the asylum has
been crowded. there being 43j patients
there. This system Of crowding, the
superintendent says. is bad and danger.
ous There have been large number OF
natients who have slept d the corridors
all the time-sOme months as many as
sixty. Such has been the demands ana
appeals for admission that this state oil
things was unavoidable.
The health of the asylum has been very
good this year. and there has been no epl'
demic Of any kind. The products of The
farm and garden have been very satisiac
tory. The superintendent calls especial
attention 10 the need Of a better supply ol
water In case of fire, and recommend,
that an appropriation Of $4,000 be asked
for with which 10 build water tank
with capacity Of 10000 gallons
The superintendent in bis report con
tinues 20 SAY unless some other steps are
taken 10 increase the capacity OF tn'
Central Lunatic Asylum or build another
asylum elsewhere, two years hence VIII
lind lj0 or 200 insane cO'0red peop un
nroyided for This is a serious matter,
saws the superintendent, and should Do
seriously considered The report OF Tn
superiniendent Is 20 be forwarded u
Governor Lee.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-11-05

I'm the Police Court yesterday Patrick
Sbaughnessy was fined $3.50 and costs
for being drunk and disorderly IN the
bar-room of Mr.. John Murphy.
Earnest Mason (coloredl was sent to
iail for thirty days for stealing hye-
dollar note from lyenhoe Slater.
Anna Banks (colored) was arraigned
before the Police Court yesterday on the
charge Of breaking into the residence oi
Grant Yancey and stealing ten dollars
In the absence OF important witnesses
the case was continued until to day.
Richard Jackson is a small negro youth
who. having fondness for sausage, pro-
ceeded TO steal couple Of pounds from
Mr.. A. y. Shell. He was taken in charge
of and brought to court, where, at the
courts suggestion, he was soundly
thrashed by his father, and, with tears IN
his eyes. left, vOuchsafng the iniorma'
lion that he would never do so again.
Robert Scott (colored), was charged
with being drunk and using profane Ian
guage in the Second market during mar
ket hours. He was sent TO Jail IN default
of surety in the sum of 800 Tor sii
months
Henry Sulley is a negro who wa:
charged with improperly conducting MIN
self in relation 10 a colored girl name
Anna Banks, only II years OF age. The
case was continued until to-day in order
10 allow time for summoning needed Wiz
nesses.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-11-05

Hartford, CoNN., Nov 4-The police
are investigating AN affair which threa-
tens terrible revelations Pretty Clara
Louise Ende age rs years, came TO this
city from Windsor "a week ago il search
of employment She made am engage
ment at an employment office 10 go TO
Bristol. Conn. and while in her new
place she was drugged and outraged. She
is now a raying maniac in the almshouse
in this city. She grew worse rapidly and
was brought TO Hartford yesterday 70.
safety.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-11-05

New York, November l-The Worlds
Montreal dispatch says A telegraph
deal which. if carried out, viii entirely
change the face OF affairs in that branch
of business in Canada, is understood 10
be- under way here, and has caused con
siderable stir IN business and stock brOk-
ing circles. J. G.. Moore, a prominent
broker in New York, yice-president OF
the Western Union, aud president OF the
Mutual Union, has been here for several
DAYS past, and has spent considerable
time in consultation with Sir George
Stephens president aud with Charles Is
Hosmer, general manager OF the Canadian
Pacific telegraph.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-11-05
The Unemployed Of London.

LONDON. November 4-The police this
morning dispersed meeting Of unem-
ployed working men whica had gathered
In trafalgar Square and was listening to
an address by man named Webb The
action Of the police was in consequence
of complaints OF shop-keepers in The
vicinity who had charged that their busi-
ness was being injured by the gatherings
Of the unemployed, many Of their Gus
TONERS being afraid 10 visit the shops
while the demonstrations were being
made Webb was arrested. The mob
made no resistance
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-11-05
DOOMED ANARCHISTS.
ONLY ONE WEEK MORE IN WHICH
TO ENJOY LIFE.
ihey Receive Their Usual Quota OF vis-
ltors-Chicsgo Preparing for Trouble.
The Late 1t. Louis Expioslon-Apother
Telegraph Deal On the Tapis

CHICAGO, November 4-Sples and
Fielding descended together this morn
ing from the murderers row of the
county Jail TO the cage below. The curly
head Of the one sud the long, shaggy.
unkempt locks Of the other were balhed
IN the sunlight that streame in through
the windows.
"Ony a week. said Spies, meditative-
ly. 10 his companion as they reached the
cage. Only week. echoed Fielden.
He might have said more. but at that
moment he was summoned by Jailcr
Foltz and conducted through numberless
gates TO the private office Here Warden
McClaughrey of the Joliet penitcntary
and a stone contractor of that place
named Elliott, were awaiting him The
conference, which had reference 10 the
movements on foot in favor OF executive
clemeucy being extended 10 him lasted a
full hour When Fielden returned TO the
cage his face wore thoughtful expires.
sion, and, without any words TO his COM
panions in confinement. he went up the
steps and shut himself in his cell.
THE ANARCHISTS yfsI ORs
The Anarchists had the usual quota Of
visitors during the visiting hour, but
they were unusually quiet and there was
a total absence of that forced hilarity
both on the part OF visitors and prisoners
that was manifested AS late AS yesterday.
PREPARING FOR TROUBLE.
Business at the different downtown
gun-storcs has not fallen on any within
the last few days Proprietors and clerks
who were seen yesterday were very re
ticent when questioned as 20 the sale OF
firearms. A few consented 10 speak on
the subject little.
There has been no great rush for fire.
arms. said one dealer, "and yet | must
say our sales have been rather frequent.
Rey0lyers have been sold mostly to we'll
20 DO looking men, who have dropped In
and hurriedly bought what they wanted
and then walked out They were mostly
business men and cautious people, who,
feeling that there might be trouble, have
concluded 10 fix themselves. do not
think any Anarchists or dangerous char
nclers have purchased from Us, or for
hat natter from any Of the big dealers
That class would probably buy their wea-
pons at the pawn shops or of the small
dealers I'm remote portions OF the city
Anyway, those fellows are generally
armed beforehand, and we are merely
arming law-abiding citizens, who want
90 be able 20 protect themselves In case
IL becomes necessary 20 resist force With
force
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-11-05

Richmond Theatre-goers do not know
what they are missing by not attending
the amusing performance now running
40 the Academy.
Augustin Days side-sriltiing comedy
A Night on, has had popular runs at all
the leading theatres of the country, and
The company now playing 10 at the
Academy !, one of the best that has been
to Richmond for seye,al seasons All
the members are well up in their parts
lhe play is bright aud amusing. and the
situations ludIcr0us i'm the extreme
The play will De repeated ot a matinee
ln-lnv and lO-nIgnt.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-11-05

Yesterday the British brig Estella, W.
H. Merritt. master. cleared at the Gus
tomhouse for Rio Grsnde du Snl Brazil,
ladened with 1850 barrels Of -four
sbipped bv the Gallego Mills Company
and the Haxall-Crenshaw Company The
value of the cargo was Sl6,lj2.
Two importations of wine from Nay
ence. Germany. were received Yesterday
in bonded car from New York, CON
signed to TWO private parties of this city.
This wine was shipped direct 10 this port
and the duties, amounting 10 Sl2li were
paid to Collector Russell yesterday
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-11-05
CHARTER GRANTED.
The Mercantile Association Of Virginia.

The Mercantile Association Of Virginia
To day Judge Wexford, Of the Ciiy
Circuit Court, granted charter for the
Mercantile Association of Virginia The
object of the association is 10 engage i'm
mercantile and agricultural pursuits The
capital stock IS 90 Dee not less than So
600 nor more than 800 600, TO be divided
into shares OF so each, and the company
is not TO own more than 100000 worth OF
real estate. The principal office is 90 ne
IN Richmond. and thc officers 90 serve for
the first year are President Albert d.
Ellis Of Goochland; Vic President, James
II. Blackwell of Manchester; Secretary
Oscar Gibbs. HenricO; Assistant Secre-
iarv. W. G. Johnson, Richmond, Treas
urcr. John James, Sr, Henrico Solicitor
Cornelius Mimms. Chesterfield.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-11-05
THE ELECTRIC RAILWAY.
First Car over the Liue-An fntirel, sue
cessful Experimental Vile and Half
Run at the Rate Of Sin Miles an Hour.

Last night the Union Passenger Rail
way made another trial OF their
electric motor, and this time 1t was
eminently successful A car wa
started from the corner of Goth and p
streets at 1l.30. The current was turned
%. the lever pulled, the electric huld
in a ses0nd of time dashed through the
wires, and the car started. The
motor worked beautifully and in
twenty minutes the car had gone
mile and a half, travelling slOng easily
and smoothly al the rate of six miles All
hour